Sweden’s higher education system includes both public and private universities. Public universities, such as Uppsala University and Lund University, are government-funded and dominate the sector. Private institutions, like Stockholm School of Economics, operate independently but must meet government standards to award degrees.
Admissions for public universities are centralized through the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR), using a merit-based system. Private universities manage their own admissions but often follow similar criteria. Tuition is free for EU/EEA students at public universities, while private institutions may charge fees regardless of nationality.
